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Pipettes are one of the most important tools used in modern analytical processes. Keeping your pipettes in good working order is essential to ensure your lab produces repeatable, accurate results. This blog post can help you understand why you should maintain, calibrate, and (when required) repair your instrument using quality pipette replacement parts.
Global supply disruptions have put labs at risk of running out of parts, consumables, and other essential products. In the future, it may be necessary for you to stock up on your pipette replacement parts and give your team the necessary training required to handle their own repairs. With Gilson, you can easily get the correct pipette replacement parts for any of our instruments that need repair and maintenance.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about pipette replacement parts.
Pipettes have multiple parts that require replacement or repair during maintenance. Replacing wearable parts regularly using model-specific parts will help you continue using your pipettes to achieve reliable performance with accurate and repeatable results during your liquid handling and sampling processes.
Failure to maintain and repair your pipettes can lead to:
The types of repairs required range from simple issues with seals to more complex failures. Due to the cost of a new pipette, labs need to keep all their pipettes in good working order and ensure they perform the required maintenance as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
In some instances, you can carry out the required maintenance in-house, but for any failures like a broken tip ejector or worn-out O-ring, you’ll need to find an authorized repairer like Gilson’s service and repair centers.
Pipettes require regular preventative maintenance and calibration to produce repeatable results. Whether you use a certified service company or conduct the repairs and services in-house, the parts you need should be purchased from a Gilson authorized supplier. Although you may usually shop for new tips and filters, you’ll also need to care for the pipette’s internal components.
Pipettes come in many variations, and you’ll need to ensure you always get the suitable service kit for the model required. Always make sure you are getting the same quality replacement parts from your authorized supplier whenever they are repairing or maintaining your pipettes.
Figure 1. Pipette replacement parts in a Service Kit Level 1 from Gilson
Conducting repairs in-house can help save time and money in the lab. The types of repair kits or service sets you’ll need to depend on what model of pipette you use and how quickly you need to effect the repair. To assist teams with getting the right pipette replacement parts, Gilson provides a comprehensive guide here.
Here are some replacement parts you may need to ensure your pipette keeps operating within the required specifications.
Service kits are available for the following Gilson pipette families: PIPETMAN® Classic, PIPETMAN® Neo, PIPETMAN® G, or PIPETMAN® L models. The specific items in each kit are dependent upon the pipette family and the pipette model. Some examples of what you may find in a service kit are included below. When ordering these parts, you must provide the supplier with the suitable pipette model and serial number to ensure your parts will fit.
For regular servicing and component replacement, you’ll need to consider a level 1 service kit.
A Service Kit Level 1 comes with:
For more extensive repair and services, you should look for a level 2 service kit.
In a Service Kit Level 2, you’ll receive:
If you use a multichannel pipette in your liquid handling procedures, you’ll also need to replace parts as required. Although these kinds of damages occur rarely, having these parts available can reduce downtimes when it does happen.
These parts will include:
A failing pipette creates many issues in the lab. It’s common for several different technicians to use pipettes at various times during assays. If a pipette is no longer available, it can create unnecessary downtime and delays with multiple users.
With the proper approach to maintain and repair your pipettes, you can avoid the need to buy new instruments and increase the longevity of your current devices. You should always ensure that the person repairing the pipette or replacing the parts has the necessary training and follows the manufacturer’s instructions. For the best results, create a regular pipette maintenance and inspection schedule to avoid having a faulty instrument compromise your results.
Figure 2. Diagram of a pipette and all the different components used in the instrument
With a range of different instruments to choose from (including air-displacement and positive-displacement pipettes), Gilson has the suitable pipette and replacement parts available to help you ensure accuracy and repeatability.
To discuss your pipette replacement parts with an expert, reach out to Gilson today.
Choosing Gilson service ensures you will have reliable results and can have complete confidence that your pipette is performing at its best. The Gilson Service Centers of Excellence work under ISO 8655 guidelines, and our facilities are ISO 17025 accredited to provide compliant service.
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